Head of Finance Systems

Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom Remote

Role: Head of Finance Systems
Contract: End of December 2026
Location: Remote (UK Based)
Start Date: ASAP
We are partnering with an international organisation seeking a Head of Finance Systems to lead the governance, performance, and operational delivery of a complex finance systems landscape. This is a hands on role requiring a strong blend of Finance Systems expertise, stakeholder management, and team leadership, with significant exposure to Anaplan and enterprise finance platforms.
This position sits at the intersection of Finance and Technology, providing leadership across finance systems, consolidations, reporting, master data governance, and financial close processes. The successful candidate will lead a Finance Systems team, ensuring data integrity, system stability, and the effective operation of key finance platforms whilst driving continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.

Key Skills

• Strong Finance Systems experience (Anaplan)
• Finance Systems Governance
• Financial Close & Consolidation Processes
• Master Data Governance
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Finance Transformation, Systems Enhancements & Automation

Essential Experience

• Proven experience leading Finance Systems teams within a complex organisation
• Strong hands-on experience with Anaplan and finance system environments
• Experience supporting consolidations, financial reporting, and period-end close processes
• Knowledge of ERP, EPM, and Master Data Management solutions
• Strong understanding of data governance, controls, and finance systems best practice
• Experience managing third-party vendors and technology partners

Required Skills

finance systems anaplan financial consolidation master data governance financial close erp epm